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Phasmophobia Weekly Challenge: Survive the Fittest

Author:Kristen Update:May 19,2025

*Phasmophobia*'s Survival of the Fittest Weekly Challenge is one of the most intense and terrifying experiences you can have in the game. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to navigate and conquer this daunting task.

How To Complete The Survival of the Fittest Challenge in Phasmophobia

Survival of the Fittest is renowned for its difficulty, stripping players of traditional evidence and sanity protection. The challenge requires you to correctly identify the ghost at **42 Edgefield Road**, a house-style map known for its narrow hallways and claustrophobic layout, which complicates tracking and evading the ghost.

Survival of the Fittest challenge description in PhasmophobiaScreenshot via The Escapist

Tips & Tricks To Complete Survival of the Fittest in Phasmophobia

Upon arriving at 42 Edgefield Road, you'll face several unique challenges. Traditional evidence-gathering tools like Ghost Writing Books and DOTs Projectors are unavailable, leaving you without Video Cameras for additional angles.

Survival of the Fittest equipment loadout in PhasmophobiaScreenshot by The Escapist

Instead, focus on the ghost's unique behaviors, such as movement speed and ghost model. Utilize the provided tools like the Parabolic Microphone to detect specific ghost sounds, or use Salt to identify a Wraith. Lighting three Firelights in succession might reveal an Onyro. For a detailed guide, refer to our No Evidence ghost behaviors cheat sheet.

Survival of the Fittest sanity monitor in PhasmophobiaScreenshot by The Escapist

You start with virtually no setup time and zero sanity, making you immediately susceptible to ghost hunts. Sanity cannot be restored, even with the provided Sanity Medications. Expect high ghost activity and frequent events, which can help you identify the ghost's behavior. Remember, the ghost's favorite room remains constant, despite its ability to roam.

Most doors will be partially open, complicating ghost location detection. However, the fuse box will be functional and on, and all nine hiding spots at 42 Edgefield Road will be available for safety during hunts.

Crucifix burns in PhasmophobiaScreenshot by The Escapist

You'll have access to the Monkey Paw as your Cursed Possession. Using it to "wish for knowledge" can eliminate incorrect evidence and ghost types in your Journal, aiding in your identification efforts. However, this wish comes at a high cost, blinding and deafening you and triggering a Cursed Hunt nearby. This strategy is best suited for groups, where one player can act as a sacrifice.

How to Access Challenge Mode in Phasmophobia

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To access Challenge Mode, navigate to the Difficulty Settings in the Main Menu. Choose either Singleplayer or Multiplayer to start a new lobby, then select the Difficulty tab above your character ID. Scroll to find Challenge Mode, select 'Apply', and then choose 42 Edgefield Road from the Maps board. Remember, to earn the full $5,000 reward, you must complete the challenge three times, correctly identifying the ghost each time.

When Does The Next Weekly Challenge Start in Phasmophobia?

The Weekly Challenge resets every Monday at Midnight UTC, but North American players can start the new challenge on Sunday evening at:

  • 5:00 pm Pacific Time
  • 6:00 pm Mountain Time
  • 7:00 pm Central Time
  • 8:00 pm Eastern Time

Ensure you complete your current challenge before the server reset to receive credit.

*Phasmophobia is available now on PC*.